Official Cup

Estadio de Tavira
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Shao Xi Ran took the kick off in the first half of the match. Jackie Banks kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. The supporters of AMLUCHO booed when TAVIRA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angélico Onofre didn't get a good kick on the ball. Herberto Abreu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lionel-Andrés Messia in the 8th minute of play. Herberto Abreu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nélson Sousa, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 12 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Nélson Sousa came free, but Herberto Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lionel-Andrés Messia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Herberto Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of TAVIRA FC booed when AMLUCHO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vasco Gaspar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Herberto Abreu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nélson Sousa, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Herberto Abreu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jackie Banks in the 22nd minute of play. Herberto Abreu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lionel-Andrés Messia in the 27th minute of play. Herberto Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lionel-Andrés Messia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Herberto Abreu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nélson Sousa, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. In the 31st minute, Shao Xi Ran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the TAVIRA FC defense, Nélson Sousa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Herberto Abreu. The TAVIRA FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Herberto Abreu should have stopped the shot. In the 40th minute AMLUCHO were awarded a corner. Jackie Banks went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to AMLUCHO's Vasco Gaspar getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. TAVIRA FC's Herberto Abreu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lionel-Andrés Messia in the 47th minute of play. After the first half AMLUCHO were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Lionel-Andrés Messia to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of AMLUCHO booed when TAVIRA FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shao Xi Ran didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lionel-Andrés Messia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Herberto Abreu made a huge save. TAVIRA FC's Herberto Abreu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jackie Banks in the 56th minute of play. Lionel-Andrés Messia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Herberto Abreu made a huge save. In the 65th match minute, AMLUCHO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damiano Formica to maneuver through the defense. TAVIRA FC made a substitution. Cristiano Sousa replaced Alexandre Semedo. In the 66th match minute, AMLUCHO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damiano Formica to maneuver through the defense. 69 minutes into the match, TAVIRA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lionel-Andrés Messia came free, but Herberto Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 0-2 became the score in the 71st minute when Nélson Sousa elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Lionel-Andrés Messia's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Herberto Abreu firmly grabbed it by the left post. Selahaddin Esentürk made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Sousa in the 81st minute of play. TAVIRA FC's Herberto Abreu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lionel-Andrés Messia in the 82nd minute of play. TAVIRA FC's Jaime Mourão was substituted for Isidro Távora. Jackie Banks struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Herberto Abreu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AMLUCHO. AMLUCHO's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.